TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Using the Defense Transportation Systems (DTS), its capabilities, and incorporating transportation requirements, transportation management and logistics operations, and DoD customs and border clearance policy.

Researching and analyzing transportation policy, doctrine, public laws, rules and their regulatory documents, and developing or recommending new DoD policy and procedures.

Developing and presenting briefings on transportation systems, policies, and procedures to various federal, commercial or international audiences (e.g.

staff components, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) activities, Unified Commands, the Services and other agencies).

Researching and analyzing complex DoD shipment import and or export clearance issues in the U.S.

and or overseas relating to customs and or agriculture related discrepancies Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the GS-2101 series as listed below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-specialist-series-2101/ Degree: accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Major Duties:

As a TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST at the GS-2101-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: To serve as a Command focal point and technical expert on a wide range of transportation/traffic management, customs, border clearance and logistics issues related to airlift, sealift, and surface transportation.

Interacts with representatives of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD/A-S) for Logistics, Department of State (DoS), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), the Joint Staff, the Services, Unified Commands, Transportation Components Commands (TCCs) and other federal agencies such as United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Provides technical expertise on the conduct and operation of the DoD Customs and Border Clearance Program (CBCP).

Identifies areas for improvement or seeks/recommends new and innovative DoD customs and border clearance related approaches, programs and services.

Maintains effective related communications, both orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel including senior management officials at USTRANSCOM and the TCCs.

Develops and presents briefings on transportation systems, policies, and procedures to representatives of USTRANSCOM staff components, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Unified Commands, the Services and other agencies.